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Restoring a Vandalized Band of Brothers Site | History Traveler Episode 135 

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Currahee Mountain in Toccoa, GA is a special place. Historically, it is where men from 4 different parachute infantry regiments trained in preparation to fight tyranny abroad in WWII. Among these where the men of Easy Company, 506th PIR who were made famous in the series Band of Brothers. This place also holds importance to rock climbers and people who want to take in the scenic vista and reflect on the beauty of God's creation. But over the years, the top of Currahee has been marred by vandals who have spray painted the rocks there.
In November of 2020, I posted a video from the top of Currahee to draw attention to the problem (link below). It it, I suggested that we get a group together to fix this problem. The response was overwhelming. People from all over the world reached out to see what they could do. In the end, we raised money from across the globe and had people from across the U.S. show up to work in conjunctions with the Currahee Cleanup Project to start the monumental task of restoring this place to its natural state.
This video is a testament to what can happen when people band together and commit themselves to doing good. Please consider supporting the businesses and organizations that helped to make this clean up a success.
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@tbolt2948
@tbolt2948 3 года назад
Currrahee need be listed as a National Historical Landmark and be protected by the NPS.
@dankmazzi2376
@dankmazzi2376 2 года назад
They are putting Mexican emigrants their plenty of room for a few thousand of them. Good God I'm BAD 😳
@MrMike77471
@MrMike77471 2 года назад
Should have been so designated a long time ago.
@alan30189
@alan30189 2 года назад
Better yet perhaps, make it a National Park.
@michaelward9880
@michaelward9880 Год назад
It will never happen. There's nothing twisted, deranged, depraved, communist, gay, feminine, weak, treasonous or corrupt about it.
@vegashdrider
@vegashdrider 11 месяцев назад
And then you won’t be able to spend the night, touch anything, and pay an exorbitant fee
@vinoman123
@vinoman123 2 года назад
As the last member of the BOB, Bradford Freeman, just passed away we owe it to all those Toccoa men to respect and keep their hallowed ground pristine. My love and blessings to all those volunteers.
@definitelynotcainan3353
@definitelynotcainan3353 3 года назад
As a veteran myself, I just want to simply say... Thank you.
@DSToNe19and83
@DSToNe19and83 3 года назад
The dude abides 🍻
@genewilkerson8528
@genewilkerson8528 3 года назад
My son who was a member of the 101st Airborne who received a Purple Heart in Afghanistan thanks you.
@charlesfritz7131
@charlesfritz7131 Год назад
@@genewilkerson8528 thank you for raising a fine young man and my thanks to him for becoming the man that he is. From a veteran to a veteran... S A L U T E..RLTW/AATW.
@pascaly
@pascaly 3 года назад
"We didn't burn anything down". Absolute champ, bloody spot on. Didn't cause trouble, you fixed something and made a positive difference. There's a lot of folks out there that could learn from that.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Hope so 🙂
@timf2279
@timf2279 Год назад
@The History Underground If you are able, can you do a follow-up video. It would be interesting to see the progress or regression.
@ivanlowjones
@ivanlowjones 3 года назад
I spent 3 years as a young paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne back in the 1980's. Those WW2 airborne soldiers (82nd, 101st, 11th, 17th, and 13th Airborne Divisions) built the foundation for all of us who chose to jump out of perfectly good aircraft with only a parachute strapped to our backs. Airborne All the Way, sir.
@tennesse_courier
@tennesse_courier 3 года назад
Has I recall back in 1972 that was a extra $55.00 or $65.00 per month to jump out out of a perfectly good airplane. 👍
@ivanlowjones
@ivanlowjones 3 года назад
@@tennesse_courier $110 a month in 1985. It's $150 a month nowadays.
@tommyt1357
@tommyt1357 3 года назад
@@ivanlowjones thanks fore serving
@davidlamb6812
@davidlamb6812 3 года назад
My Dad was in the 82nd Airborne 1987-1993.
@tommyt1357
@tommyt1357 3 года назад
@@davidlamb6812 can u tell him thank u fore your surivce
@chrisbarber3658
@chrisbarber3658 3 года назад
The level of that graffiti makes me want to cry. Being in such a historic place just makes it even worse. Thanks to all who donated time, materials, whatever to help with this. You are all awesome people.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks!
@gutsherrkiste6164
@gutsherrkiste6164 3 года назад
YES you are correct, but if i imagine the Romans would have carved all the graffitis off the Coluseum ( Old names of visitors are carved in the stone) that would be sad, it just tells another story of the place. I know it doesnt belong to the old state of the place, but isnt it history itself? What if some of the people who trained there and came back to leave their mark for example. I do understand tho that you guys cleaned that place.
@chads7206
@chads7206 2 года назад
The twat Waffle that spray painted "I Love Hitler" is complete and utter trash! And clearly wasn't loved enough as a child
@kevadams1964
@kevadams1964 2 года назад
It is pretty bad and very disappointing.
@ryanbluer6098
@ryanbluer6098 11 месяцев назад
From the nephew of one of those Red Devils who fought at Arnhem I would like to thank you all for your amazing work on restoring a significant portion of history. Currahee to all those brave men of the 101st Airborne Division “Screaming Eagles 🦅 “ RESPECT
@IZZYINN2
@IZZYINN2 3 года назад
As a British veteran myself, I just want to simply say , You guys have made me cry Im', so proud of what you have done, We need to remember the past so we may protect the future. All the best from the UK.
@janehall2720
@janehall2720 3 года назад
A beautiful way to celebrate Memorial Day and pay a tribute to the fallen heroes. Thank you.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thank you.
@robynbohbot3709
@robynbohbot3709 2 года назад
So heartbreaking to see all that vandalism, but so wonderful to see so many good hearted people band together to do something so good... to help restore faith and history. As a daughter of a WWII veteran... I thank you all for your hard work.
@davemi3213
@davemi3213 2 года назад
My father met my mother in Germany in 1945 he’s also a veteran of Korea and Vietnam I appreciate these videos with a heartfelt thank you to you and all the fine people that are making this restoration possible
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад
🙏🏼
@mrright2808
@mrright2808 3 года назад
This was absolutely beautiful! As a huge history buff and graffiti hater myself this made me so happy. I pretty much had tears the whole time (no really). The sacrifice that the men whose boots made impressions in that soil 80 years ago and the sacrifice that you all as a team made to honor them was humbling. There are still good people in this world Thank you!
@ZWalk-Around
@ZWalk-Around 3 года назад
"We didn't burn anything down." But, in all honesty JD -- you re-kindled a flame that inspired others to take action to pay tribute to "The Greatest Generation". You are a really solid dude! History Underground rocks!
@roblewis7823
@roblewis7823 2 года назад
Thank you so much. My wife and I made it to the top in December of 2019 and were so disappointed by the desecration of this area of such great significance to our country. I'm watching this in tears I am so happy to see what you all have accomplished. God bless you!
@SHAWNSTER1969
@SHAWNSTER1969 3 года назад
As a veteran myself watching you all come together on Memorial Day weekend at such a Historic site just does the heart good. To JD and all the volunteers thank you so much you are Awesome!!
@amymichelle1916
@amymichelle1916 Год назад
Thank you for your service sir! 😊
@VloggingThroughHistory
@VloggingThroughHistory 3 года назад
What an awesome experience this was! Thank you JD for all you are doing.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Had a great time with everyone. Thanks so much for helping and for the work that you're doing as well. We need to link up again at some point.
@VloggingThroughHistory
@VloggingThroughHistory 3 года назад
@@TheHistoryUnderground absolutely we do!
@Desrtc67
@Desrtc67 3 года назад
@@VloggingThroughHistory you beat me here I was gonna recommend you watch this! :)
@mariuszedward3469
@mariuszedward3469 3 года назад
@@Desrtc67 haha, good one :) he brought me here btw
@DSToNe19and83
@DSToNe19and83 3 года назад
You both are awesome, and thanks 🍻
@deweycat01
@deweycat01 3 года назад
Thank you to all of you!! What a wonderful act of kindness and respect to those that trained and served in WW2
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thank you.
@dannymurphy4940
@dannymurphy4940 3 года назад
Such a wonderful thing you and all the volunteers have done. As a veteran, I thank you all !!!! Semper Fi.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
🇺🇸
@amymichelle1916
@amymichelle1916 Год назад
Thank you for your service sir! 😊
@kurtbaker4078
@kurtbaker4078 3 года назад
Americans can do so much good when they come together. God bless you all.
@markrichardsocioprojectgo1800
@markrichardsocioprojectgo1800 3 года назад
it's all about the connect
@lamborgini86
@lamborgini86 3 года назад
why just Americans? if everyone got together we'd all live like gods
@edgein3299
@edgein3299 3 года назад
Tell that to all the woke, leftist snowflakes.
@ProcyonAlpha
@ProcyonAlpha 3 года назад
@@lamborgini86 I think he means when Americans come together they can do so much good because most of the time they are not. They're a very polarised society, much more than other countries.
@mandokani
@mandokani 3 года назад
Just saw your video on restoring band of brothers site. Can’t put into words how much it means to me. Kudos to you and all the great people that helped you. As a former paratrooper with the 101st Airborne it’s personal to me. Thanks again!
@dawndickson2156
@dawndickson2156 3 года назад
The verse from Galatians was the perfect ending for this inspiring and respectful video. Thank you for uniting a family of history buffs JD.
@matthewbaker7540
@matthewbaker7540 3 года назад
“That outrage led to action,now we didn’t go and burn anything down, but....” - priceless!! This struck me as funny.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Ha! There are better ways to channel your outrage :)
@RTRPatriot
@RTRPatriot 3 года назад
@@TheHistoryUnderground This is outstanding and I want to help. I live an hour from Toccoa and for my 29th birthday I rucked up Currahee, so it was awful to see what people have done to our history. I have reached out multiple times to the Currahee Military Museum and offered to help but with no luck. Can you advise who I should speak with and would your group being doing this again? Thank you!
@RichardBamaRailey13
@RichardBamaRailey13 3 года назад
@@RTRPatriot .....you and I must be involved in the next cleanup!
@mainoffender27
@mainoffender27 3 года назад
Weird, i found it pretty tasteless and unnecessary.
@mainoffender27
@mainoffender27 3 года назад
@Al D Woah, I can tell from your comment that you’re such a badass.
@sergiozammel8261
@sergiozammel8261 11 месяцев назад
This mountain Currahee and the place Toccoa needs to be preserved in honor of those that served fought and died, for future generations as well. Thank you for taking us on this tour. Love from Australia.
@dalejuhl8591
@dalejuhl8591 2 года назад
THANK YOU 👍. Their heritage lives on today. Wearing the 101 patch for nearly 7 years was truly an honor such a rich history.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 2 года назад
🇺🇸
@DefLeppardBug
@DefLeppardBug 3 года назад
It was such a powerful weekend to be up on that mountain top with you and the group. It was hard, it was fun, lots of sweat but no tears even with the 3 miles up and 3 miles down. Great job on the video, as always very well done. - Kelly
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks! Had an absolute blast with you all. Can't wait for another meet up!
@DefLeppardBug
@DefLeppardBug 3 года назад
@@TheHistoryUnderground we are absolutely down for the next adventure. Thank you again.
@rw9866
@rw9866 3 года назад
Great work thank you for doing this! Im sure that Easy Company would thank you for what you did!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
They earned it. This place still needs special protection though.
@rw9866
@rw9866 3 года назад
@@TheHistoryUnderground100% agree I hope that is does soon.
@davidmcmurdy3850
@davidmcmurdy3850 3 года назад
My pap pap served in WWII. He never spoke about it. When we would ask him about his service, he should shut us down, sometimes very loudly, that it was none of our business. All we knew is that he served. A few years after his death, I learned from one of my uncles that he had served in the 11th Airborne in the Philippines. I never knew that the 11th had trained at this historic site until I watched this video. I want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart and soul, for bringing this to light for me. I have a renewed drive to find out more in regards to his service. I had discovered that most documents in regards to WWII, including enlistment and discharge papers, were tragically lost in a warehouse fire some time ago. All I have are memories and documents now as both nana and pap pap are gone. I again thank you for the wonderful historical videos that you produce.
@whiterabbit-wo7hw
@whiterabbit-wo7hw 3 года назад
It's so good to see people restoring history and cleaning it up instead of pulling down monuments and burning places. Thank you so much for all y'all have done. This act alone is a blessing to these men who gave their all for this great country. Thank you.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks! I hope that people will share this video as an example of what people can do when they get together.
@carolynwalter8961
@carolynwalter8961 3 года назад
Wonderful that so many people cared and help restore this camp.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Agreed.
@skimmer8774
@skimmer8774 3 года назад
Hopefully this will be shown in the local schools. Even nation wide.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Agreed.
@mariuszedward3469
@mariuszedward3469 3 года назад
Hmm, maybe contact some local tv for the start, if possible?
@stevehollands6900
@stevehollands6900 3 года назад
I second that motion
@edgein3299
@edgein3299 3 года назад
It doesn't fit the narrative of the public school system.
@dislocated8
@dislocated8 3 года назад
This was such a personally rewarding experience. The first time I went up Currahee it broke my heart to see the condition that it was in, and wanted to do something. Thank you so much JD for putting this together and allowing us to take part. It was an honor and an absolute pleasure to do the work along side so many good people.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
No, thank you. Had an amazing weekend.
@lonniehawkins582
@lonniehawkins582 Год назад
Thank you ,as I say to the men in uniform . Thank you for your service as some gave all and all gave some .you were there as they look down with God from heaven .I know easy is proud of your efforts .
@wheelerjohnson7767
@wheelerjohnson7767 3 года назад
My Grandfather was with the 11th, Co B 187th. He was very proud to have taken part of the Los Banos Raid.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Oh wow! That is amazing!
@wheelerjohnson7767
@wheelerjohnson7767 3 года назад
@@TheHistoryUnderground thank you for this post.
@johnreinburg859
@johnreinburg859 3 года назад
Great Americans preserving history!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Absolutely.
@jackfromthejungle7538
@jackfromthejungle7538 3 года назад
Like the native americans, you mean? lmao - ironic ... i cant even
@patsaylor8973
@patsaylor8973 3 года назад
Thank you for cleaning up that historically important place!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
It was our pleasure!
@suzannecrum9702
@suzannecrum9702 3 года назад
Thank you! To all the wonderful people that donated their time,money and effort to the clean up! What a difference it is! Thanks to all of you!
@therealgeorgeluzjr.4690
@therealgeorgeluzjr.4690 3 года назад
Thanks JD, for your passion for history and your ability to mobilize people from all over the US and contributions from around the globe to turn back the clock on what the men who trained at Toccoa experienced back then. From Chris, Mark, Ash, Sam, Emily and her parents from WV, Mark, Jeremy, Smokey Bear, Patrick and Kelly and her friend from Nevada along with the countless others and all the dedicated volunteers at Currahee and at the Museum who continue to keep the memory alive of the men who came through Camp Toccoa.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks so much. That means a lot. Especially coming from you.
@VloggingThroughHistory
@VloggingThroughHistory 3 года назад
It was the least we could do to show our appreciation and gratitude to your dad and his comrades. We are grateful for their service and sacrifice.
@charlottereed8060
@charlottereed8060 Год назад
I totally agree with you JD!!! I would have been with you if I was able. I hate it when these ignorant people do such stupid and ugly things!! There is no reason for it other than showing their stupidity. How sad. So glad to see all those people helping you.
@stevethecountrycook1227
@stevethecountrycook1227 3 года назад
Wonderful work ya'll did to restore this very important part of History! Thank You to everyone there! There needs to be consequences for vandalizing historic sites like this! I hope there are cameras installed to catch any further vandalizing. And before "they" go to jail, they are made to clean up their garbage!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Yeah, the site definitely needs protected. I'm sure that Congressman Andrew Clyde would be interested in hearing more :)
@HawkGirl69
@HawkGirl69 3 года назад
Everyone should write to the Governor
@tennesse_courier
@tennesse_courier 3 года назад
This act of dedication and effort not to mention just plain hard work. Should be a inspiration to all. Thanks for sharing and thank you to all who participated . 101st Airborne Division 1972-1974. Airborne All the Way.. Outstanding!
@whiterabbit-wo7hw
@whiterabbit-wo7hw 3 года назад
Thank you for your service sir.
@FriendofRamblinJack
@FriendofRamblinJack 3 года назад
Thank you, Jim, and God bless you, from a just few years younger sister, US Coast Guard mom. I loved making the 101ST AIRBORNE SCREAMING EAGLES in stained glass to honor fallen soldiers. I started doing stained glass to keep me up off the ground when my only child was chosen to serve, the first since his WW2 Marine Uncle Bill, then joined 82nd for Korea, PH recip. Home to Jesus at 90 in 2015. God bless you for your service to our nation.
@noslack8907
@noslack8907 3 года назад
Stay Alert, Stay Alive B Co 2/327th 101st No Slack 11 Bravo -- Vietnam 69-70. Super great job at Currahee!
@tennesse_courier
@tennesse_courier 3 года назад
No Slack, has I recall 327th was last out of country and back to real the world. Welcome home brother !
@DonB.-Mulefivefive
@DonB.-Mulefivefive 11 месяцев назад
I've watched nearly all of your videos for months. Never said a word until, now. This effort, makes me want to jump up and cheer.!! You do us proud JD. You do ALL Of us PROUD. Anytime you need something, sing out. We'll come. We will ALL come. 101st Airborne
@patricialenaburg6553
@patricialenaburg6553 3 года назад
What an amazing bunch of people. When you see the ugly things in this world, it's really a wonderful to see there are people who are willing to bring beauty back into it. I feel the men who trained here would be proud of what has been done, in their memory. I also feel our veterans should never be forgotten, they put their lives up for us. Thanks JD, by the way, your like a kid in a candy store, this is right up your alley. A big yell out to Sam for all he's done.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Sam is doing a great work down there. There's still much to be done though.
@carylosborn1808
@carylosborn1808 3 года назад
Thanks for showing the 501st monument. That has personal meaning for my husband and his family. We sure hope to visit Toccoa sometime.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
I hope that you do! Tell George that I said hello when you go :)
@anitatucker8812
@anitatucker8812 3 года назад
What an amazing job. Thank you to all of you who donated and spent your weekend restoring this beautiful place. I speak for my father who fought in WWII and myself we're so very proud of you and what you accomplished. Great vlog J.D.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thank you! Feel free to share this video with others :)
@michaelfisher7835
@michaelfisher7835 3 года назад
God bless you guys and your hard work to restore our past as it was when those men trained to protect our freedoms and free the world of tyranny.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thank you. Feel free to share this with others.
@chadanderson8692
@chadanderson8692 3 года назад
I want to think all the volunteers and especially you! If it wasn't for the attention you brought to Currahee, we all couldn't share in the horror that has fallen on top of Currahee. God bless you all!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thank you. We really did have a great group that showed up and some amazing donors as well.
@perryj8850
@perryj8850 3 года назад
Never clicked on a video so fast! Phenomenal job. A huge thank you to both you and all the volunteers. You show that there is still decency in this world.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks! There are a lot more decent people out there than what you might think. They just aren't as vocal sometimes. Hopefully people will share this video and let others know about the good that is out there.
@psychosneighbor1509
@psychosneighbor1509 2 года назад
Yep, same. Pretty shocking that people who most likely knew the significance of that place could be so disrespectful. Leave it cleaner than you found it.
@ruskiepanda
@ruskiepanda 3 года назад
"History remembers those who rebuilt the world while those who destroy it are lost to the anvils of time." This is a quote that my history teacher had on his board one day. He teaches AP Psychology and AP World History while fighting Multiple Sclerosis. One of the best teachers I ever had.
@maxxi348
@maxxi348 2 года назад
Please get this area protected 🙏 you all did an amazing job!! I just wish I could have been there to help. Thank you so much to everyone involved 💗
@ellaw356
@ellaw356 3 года назад
Beautiful comment at the end JD. God Bless you and your travels!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thank you. Appreciate that.
@manxhu6610
@manxhu6610 3 года назад
Thank you so much for helping preserving history, and keeping the memories of all US forces, that went over and fought for our freedom from fascist oppression. Alot of brave men never returned and died 1000's of kilometers from home, and the people they loved. We should always strive to remember their sacrifice and honoring their memory, and what you are doing is helping with that. Sorry for bad spelling, Greetings from Denmark.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thank you so much!
@whiterabbit-wo7hw
@whiterabbit-wo7hw 3 года назад
Hi from Missouri USA.
@DSToNe19and83
@DSToNe19and83 3 года назад
A big thanks to all the volunteers! Legends, each and everyone of you guys!
@rtk3543
@rtk3543 3 года назад
Brilliant story, well done to everyone involved. I did email the Governor but got no response, guess it's up to good people to do the right thing. Well done from England.
@mikeneill6813
@mikeneill6813 2 года назад
RTK. Hi I'm England too. I'm thinking that maybe JD might give thought to "Go Pro- ing" the site. I imagine the "nasties" with their "rattle cans" get there in/on vehicles. From the entrance up to the rocks could be surveilled. Maybe a 24hr set up live stream. Without, of course, informing the miscreants that CCTV has been installed. There may even be some interesting wildlife night time spin off action. JAT.
@lucks3110
@lucks3110 3 года назад
Curraheeeee!!!!
@DanBeitzelMusic
@DanBeitzelMusic 3 года назад
Choked me up with tears sir. I went to Boot camp not far from there and these men are my hero's. I am so grateful for your efforts. These men deserved this.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thank you.
@simonbakker2484
@simonbakker2484 3 года назад
Well done to you Sir and to all the people that helped. Amazing job! Greetings from the Netherlands.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thank you very much!
@stevelubbehusen5842
@stevelubbehusen5842 3 года назад
such a beautiful group of PATRIOTS who love this country and the HEROES who fought and died for our country. Thank you for your time, travel, service, and money spent in pursuit of honoring the memories of those who served. I wish I would have joined you.....
@danlitteer2178
@danlitteer2178 3 года назад
Outstanding! Thank you and God bless all those who cleaned up Currahee.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks! Please consider sharing this one with others. We want people to know what's happening at Currahee.
@diannebass2744
@diannebass2744 3 года назад
You are such an amazing group to preserve our history. This touched my heart and brought me to be teary-eyed 😢. Thank you! Well done!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Glad you enjoyed it! Feel free to share this with others :)
@dodgermartin4895
@dodgermartin4895 3 года назад
While living in Belgium I made it to Bastogne and walked thru the Bois Jacque and went to Normandy in July 2020 when covid restrictions allowed, and I peered over the fence at Brecourt Manor, and I think it would now be cool to head down to Georgia (from Virginia Beach) and see Camp Toccoa and Currahee and maybe help with the cleanup effort.
@playbluesman1
@playbluesman1 3 года назад
WOW, WOW, His brings happy tears to my yes to see all the Patriots to volunteer their time and money to restore this sacred landmark. May God Bless each and everyone of these great American. Thanks especially to The History Traveler for bringing it to the attention to all his followers, and friends. By far the best video I’ve witnessed. Again, THANKS
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks!
@paulsullivan6392
@paulsullivan6392 3 года назад
To all involved...my thanks...you all did a simply OUTSTANDING job.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
We had a great crew there and a lot of amazing supporters.
@semperfi_forever8466
@semperfi_forever8466 3 года назад
That was truly an amazing feeling. Ireland and I had a great father/daughter special made memory in doing that. I cant thank you enough JD for what you and so many others are trying to do. It would be a pleasure to help out at any time when needed. It's a shame that the younger generation now days just dont seem to care. I think my daughter walk away with a different outlook as well. That in itself is priceless. Again, I thank you and everyone involved for including us in such an amazing feat. Still so much more to be done. Godspeed.
@everybody_hobby
@everybody_hobby 3 года назад
Been looking for this one!! Great job guys. Sidenote, I got to sleep in the WW2 barracks at Ft Knox when I was in high school getting ready to leave for basic training. You could feel the history there. Was an amazing experience
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Awesome!
@mnellesenerhard
@mnellesenerhard 3 года назад
So AWESOME to see history that is being restored. THANK YOU!!! GOD BLESS THOSE WHO TOOK PART IN THE CLEANUP!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Had a great group that showed up to help. Lots of people donated to make this day possible as well.
@rebekahelrod3642
@rebekahelrod3642 3 года назад
Thank you...Thank you for everything you do to teach about history. It brought tears to my eyes watching the original parts of the bunk houses being restored. I have a bunch of different books about the Band of Brothers and one about after the war. I love history. I am so sorry the disrespect shown to these hallowed grounds. Once again thank you for bring history alive.😎
@chrislester9186
@chrislester9186 3 года назад
Been looking forward to this update!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Me too!
@jackthecanuck6736
@jackthecanuck6736 3 года назад
Excellent work J.D. & kudos to all of the folks who worked so hard to bring that sacred ground back to it's original state.
@WFMeyer
@WFMeyer 3 года назад
Thank You for organizing this JD, and thanks to all the volunteers who dedicated their time and resources to make this happen.
@janupczak1643
@janupczak1643 3 года назад
Thank you so much for posting this. I can tell from the comments that it has a happy ending, and I really want to watch it. I'm just afraid it would make me cry and anger me to see what damage was inflicted by others. I will watch it at some point, and you get a "pre-thumbs up" from me because you and your channel are the best! 😊❤
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks. I feel like you'll enjoy it :)
@ssg25uret6
@ssg25uret6 Год назад
The disrespect shown to that site is astounding. The people that did it should be ashamed. Great work fixing it.
@motaman8074
@motaman8074 3 года назад
Man, I choked up when you revealed the cleanup. So beautiful. Thank you.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Pretty amazing, wasn't it?
@Carolbearce
@Carolbearce 3 года назад
This is absolutely amazing. So proud of all the folks that donated their time and resources to this project.
@nancyp.4489
@nancyp.4489 3 года назад
JD; a huge “Thank you” from my family. We once owned Currahee Mountain and my Great Grandmother cried as she signed the deed over to the Government. It was all forgiven when Camp Toccoa began and the importance of the training of these brave souls came to light. The condition of the Mountain was irreverent to the people that called this place “Home” for many generations as well as our brave heroes during WWll. I cannot thank you enough for restoring Currahee to her former glory. She truly “Stands Alone” in the history books.
@joyceclark8476
@joyceclark8476 3 года назад
I’m actually crying happy tears, for all the hard work, money and time that good people did here. It gives all of us Hope. What one can accomplish when we do it together. JD many thanks to you for your time and efforts and especially filming it for us all. Right now there are so many soldiers looking down from above so grateful that no soldiers are ever forgotten.🇺🇸. Joyce. Connecticut, U.S.A. 🇺🇸. ARROW *🎱. ❤️
@michellecoffey5177
@michellecoffey5177 3 года назад
Just watched this video & have to say what a wonderful job you all are doing! Great job on cleaning up the rocks! It’s a shame that some people try to ruin the beautiful area for others w/their graffiti. Keep on doing what your doing! Love it & love your videos! I watch all the time! 💜
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks so much! Feel free to share this one out. We want people to know what is happening at Currahee.
@Uguccione1409
@Uguccione1409 3 года назад
Tou did a very great job. It's really a great thing to preserve historic sites like this for the next generations. Thanks and greetings from Italy.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks!
@jupite1888
@jupite1888 3 года назад
Well Done and i wish was there from Australia, You are a Legend for that
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks! Feel free to share :)
@aaron_osborne
@aaron_osborne 3 года назад
The most excited I’ve been for History Traveler
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Ha! Me too.
@thaddpooler373
@thaddpooler373 3 года назад
That is amazing and so awesome. Could we make this a annual trip and till there is no more paint or the mountain gets protected? Once this gets done than we can move on to the next project somewhere.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
We're having that discussion now.
@thaddpooler373
@thaddpooler373 3 года назад
@@TheHistoryUnderground thats good to hear. We are moving to that area so we'll be able to help out more next time.
@crazya3466
@crazya3466 3 года назад
This place should be protected national site,thx for all your hard work and hey maybe protection status one day🖒.. cA 🇺🇸
@markrichardsocioprojectgo1800
@markrichardsocioprojectgo1800 3 года назад
that's the truth
@christinakopcsos6831
@christinakopcsos6831 3 года назад
So excited to see this! Great job everyone!! Was waiting for this video, and it didn't disappoint.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope that you'll share this so that others can see what's happening at Currahee.
@ElectromagneticUK
@ElectromagneticUK 3 года назад
What a pleasure to watch the clean up, very proud of everyone involved. The building from Aldbourne England mentioned in the video is special and it is lovely to see inside. Wish I was there, but there in spirit. Thank you for the update. Best wishes from the UK.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
If you've watched a few episodes and feel like I've earned it, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any new content when it comes out. Click here: ru-vid.com Thanks!
@markdraskovics5274
@markdraskovics5274 3 года назад
HEY, JD WHAT'S UP Well it's so nice to see all these people with different Backgrounds come together for a great and Noble cause such as this that is so worthy of the time and Effort that is needed for such a huge endeavor as this one so I hope that in time it will all be done but you and I know that this will be a work that's on going OK Take care stay safe and God bless
@FriendofRamblinJack
@FriendofRamblinJack 3 года назад
i'VE BEEN WATCHING AND SHARING OUR VIDEOS FOR a long time and I can't remember your name, but I want to thank you deeply for all your work you do for our nation, honoring our military. As that one young man with the beard said inside the barracks from England restored back there in GA, what he said, my sentiment exactly: NO WORDS can express what this means to our nation what you all did. We deeply appreciate you doing this work in GA, in PA at Gettysburg, Arlington, ALL over. Hugging you online. From mom of only child, son, US Coast Guard veteran; daughter of WW2 Army dad; niece of WW2 & Korean War uncles, and going to say it = great granddaughter of Confederate Army great grandpa who was killed on his way back to his KY farm when he learned his young wife had died in 1864, leaving his 3-yr-old son, my grandpa, an orphan. He was a Scot who came over through Nova Scotia from Scotland and just wanted freedom to live, farm, and practice his faith; he got taken in to fight for the Confederates, he didn't want to fight, and his entire life was destroyed, leaving my grandpa to be raised by strangers. I just want to say thank you for what you do. I want to end quoting ROMANS 3:23 to all: 'For ALL have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God."
@carlenlanser2276
@carlenlanser2276 3 года назад
Watching & sharing your videos. Amazing people that gave up their time for the betterment of helping to clean up this important historical sight. Thanks to everyone involved & for the people who run the camp & museums to keep history alive.
@stephaneeternelle-vie4664
@stephaneeternelle-vie4664 3 года назад
Thanks for all the hard work you did guys !! That brought tears to my eyes !! Good work that you all did to that very special place!! Thank you so much !! So sad for this Generation of Kids who do not learn history anymore ! All of these brave men Canadian,American,British who sacrifice their life for our freedom !! Thank you for your very well done video . Ps: I hope they will put camera and guard this historical site!!! Take care !! Stephane from Montreal, Quebec
@mariuszedward3469
@mariuszedward3469 3 года назад
Hey man, You deserve it after this video! What a fantastic thing to do, huge respect for all of You, catch sub and i will watch some more videos(when i have time, now i'm catching up mr VTH videos, who brought me here) amaizing initiative, God bless You all, who put work in it.
@trevorwilliamgrindrod3999
@trevorwilliamgrindrod3999 3 года назад
Amazing, I'm so proud of everyone that helped! Loved his video!!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks!
@godawgsajh74
@godawgsajh74 3 года назад
This is so amazing, so beautiful! I grew up in this area and I've never seen Currahee look so good! Thank you one and all! your work, your results is appreciated. I'm near tears seeing this. Thank you!
@Rhhdcjye
@Rhhdcjye 3 года назад
This is amazing the combination of community, contributions and the hard word and labor is just perfect. This experience has been fun to watch and be able to at least donate. Thank you JD and his family that allows these cool ideas to keep happening!!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thank you so much. It's been fun to watch this unfold.
@Wilderness_Recon
@Wilderness_Recon 3 года назад
Loved to see this come to pass! Great jobs to you and everyone involved. I guess the whole "I live too far away" excuse is out for everyone now lol
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Ha! We had a great group show up from all over.
@osfirefighter
@osfirefighter 3 года назад
Looks amazing and job well done from everyone involved
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
We had a great group. Thanks for watching! Feel free to share it with others :)
@cwb0051
@cwb0051 3 года назад
So Awesome!, If I Lived Close, I Would Join In, To Help Clean Up This Ignorant, And Disrespect!!....Brovo To All Of You!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks! You may not live close, but everyone can share this video :)
@BoomStickTactical
@BoomStickTactical 3 года назад
Glad to see what's happing there. I hope to be able to visit there one day.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
It's a great place. Definitely worth preserving.
@billn8304
@billn8304 3 года назад
A BIG Thank You to all who participated with their labor and/or donations.
@droideka126
@droideka126 3 года назад
Been waiting for this since last year!!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Me too!
@brianpowell7476
@brianpowell7476 3 года назад
God bless everyone! I lived in the next county over and always said that all the graffiti was terrible
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
It's going to take everyone in the surrounding counties to keep it protected. It'd be nice to see groups organize and take turns doing a clean up once per month.
@julieivers7375
@julieivers7375 3 года назад
Well done everyone! I pray that protected status is not too far away, it looks beautiful without the graffiti.
@Bullrider33Outdoors
@Bullrider33Outdoors 3 года назад
I Think There Should Be A Hidden Trail Cameras There And Charge Anyone Who Vandalized That Area
@PorscheSC
@PorscheSC 3 года назад
charge, nothing. Line them up and shoot them.
@tankerbill1431
@tankerbill1431 3 года назад
Make them clean up the area.
@jackm0429
@jackm0429 3 года назад
@@PorscheSC bro what the fuck are you crazy
@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917
@getmeoutofsanfrancisco9917 3 года назад
@@jackm0429 Lmao
@humptydumpty3345
@humptydumpty3345 3 года назад
@@jackm0429 yes.
@paulkawsek8617
@paulkawsek8617 3 года назад
Wow that's 80 years old. If you're still alive your about 100 years old now
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
I'm a little younger than that :)
@DSToNe19and83
@DSToNe19and83 3 года назад
@@TheHistoryUnderground haha, unless you found the holy grail.. 🍻
@michaelerickson5724
@michaelerickson5724 3 года назад
Thought when you said working out you was going too run 3 miles up 3 miles back 😂
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Ha! Not quite. Had a lot to do that morning.
@michaelerickson5724
@michaelerickson5724 3 года назад
@@TheHistoryUnderground give yourself a pat on the back as well you were a huge part of this !
@jerryscott8608
@jerryscott8608 3 года назад
Do good, do not harm, stay in love with God
@SueProst
@SueProst 3 года назад
Will you be covering Pickett's charge and the retreat of the Southern army?
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Yes. Just taking a quick break from the Gettysburg series but we'll be picking back up where we left off on Sunday.
@kysersose3924
@kysersose3924 3 года назад
Time to form the "Currahee Militia" to protect and defend the mountain. Vandals are to be exicuted on the spot.
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Ha! I'd be happier to see it protected as a National Historic Landmark.
@richardcline1337
@richardcline1337 3 года назад
Those a-holes that do that kind of stuff only exist because when they came out of their mother's anal cavity at birth she forgot to flush the toilet! Some of the LOWEST lifeforms on the planet!
@rdc2724
@rdc2724 3 года назад
I watched this video in my house in the Netherlands, realising that I'm only able to watch this video in freedom thanks to the men who trained there! You did a great job!
@TheHistoryUnderground
@TheHistoryUnderground 3 года назад
Thanks! One big thing that people can do is share this video and encourage others to go do some good in their community.
@rdc2724
@rdc2724 3 года назад
@@TheHistoryUnderground I will tell my friends!
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